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Public Enemy crosshairs logo necklace owned by Chuck D

Object Details

Description
A black and white Public Enemy necklace. The necklace is made up of a circular medallion with a black cord. The front of medallion has a design of a target over the silhouette of a man. The medallion appears to be made of cardboard covered in a white faux leather material with black plastic lacing around the outer edge. The target, silhouette, and border on front are black plastic. Black text on back reads "Winterland / productions / ROCK EXPRESS ® / TM LA. ART/CELEBRITY T'S · HAYWARD, CA · (415) 732-0946."
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Manufactured by
Winterland Productions, American, 1978 - 2001
Owned by
Chuck D, American, born 1960
Subject of
Public Enemy, American, founded 1982
Chuck D, American, born 1960
Terminator X, American, born 1966
Flavor Flav, American, born 1959
Professor Griff, American, born 1960
Date
ca.1990
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
Medium
cardboard, plastic, cord
Dimensions
L x W (L x W x Diameter x Depth): 17 x 3 7/16 x 3 7/16 x 3/8 in. (43.2 x 8.7 x 8.7 x 0.9 cm)
Type
necklaces

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